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Georgia Institute of Technology

#6 in Top Public Universities in America
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 1,925 reviews
A+
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  1. Academics
    A+
  2. Value
    A+
  3. Diversity
    A
  4. Campus
    B+
  5. Athletics
    A
  6. Party Scene
    A-
  7. Professors
    A
  8. Location
    A
  9. Dorms
    C+
  10. Campus Food
    B-
  11. Student Life
    A+
  12. Safety
    B-
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Georgia Tech is a highly rated public college located in Atlanta, Georgia. It is a big institution with an enrollment of 13,974 undergraduate students. Admissions is competitive as the Georgia Tech acceptance rate is 23%. Popular majors include Mechanical Engineering, Information Science, and Industrial Engineering. Graduating 85% of students, Georgia Tech alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $61,800.
About Georgia Institute of Technology...
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-FBS
Athletic Conference
Atlantic Coast Conference
Address
225 North Ave
Atlanta, GA 30332
Website
gatech.edu
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Georgia Institute of Technology Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
23%
Application Deadline
January 1
SAT Range
1090-1520
ACT Range
30-34
Application Fee
$75
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
Yes

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Cost

Net Price
$15,873/ year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Net Price by Household Income
  • <$30k
    $6,856/ year
  • $30-48k
    $9,914/ year
  • $49-75k
    $13,690/ year
  • $76-110k
    $15,810/ year
  • $110k+
    $16,674/ year
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Academics

Professors
A
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
22:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
64%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.94 responses
46%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.110 responses
24%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.110 responses
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Majors

Most Popular Majors
  • Mechanical Engineering
    594 Graduates
  • Information Science
    458 Graduates
  • Industrial Engineering
    403 Graduates
  • Business
    370 Graduates
  • Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
    257 Graduates
  • Electrical Engineering
    245 Graduates
  • Chemical Engineering
    214 Graduates
  • Aerospace Engineering
    211 Graduates
  • Civil Engineering
    154 Graduates
  • Computer Hardware Engineering
    131 Graduates

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
13,974Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
3%
Pell Grant
11%
Varsity Athletes
3%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 76 responses
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  • Work very hard play hard
    46%
  • Either work hard, play hard or sleep a lot.
    21%
  • One size does not fit all
    17%
  • Work hard. Have no life. Get no sleep.
    13%
  • Closeminded
    1%
  • Nerdy
    1%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
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Poll
47%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.154 responses
Poll
57%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.189 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 92 responses
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  • Challenging
    59%
  • Prestigious
    17%
  • Stressful
    14%
  • Rewarding
    5%
  • Diverse
    2%
  • Hell
    2%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$75,800/ year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
85%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
95%
National
83%
90%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.70 responses
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I graduated with two degrees in 5 years. I loved my experience! There are so many resources and opportunities, all you have to do is take the initiative to ask for help or reach out to new people and explore. There are students and instructors from all over the world. The campus is very inclusive. If something doesn’t already exist then you can create it! It’s in the middle of the city so you should always be aware of your surroundings, but campus it’s self is very safe. The old dorms are not very nice but they’ve been renovating the dorms and the new ones are great!
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Based on my first semester here, Georgia Tech is a wonderful university that has some of the prettiest sights I've ever seen and has some of the most modern facilities available to college students for free. My main highlight would be the Invention Studio, a huge laboratory filled with all kinds of heavy duty machines: 3D printers of various sizes, lazer cutters, a water jet, and even a plasma cutter! The campus can be a bit overwhelming in terms of size in the beginning, but over time you get used to it.
I could not have picked a better college to attend! It has the major that I was interested in, Mechanical Engineering, as well as a great investment for my future. The professors have been excellent and have been more than willing to answer my questions. The food is great, and GT provides several dining options throughout campus which is big plus when I have classes at various places on campus. The dorms for freshman are traditional dorms which are not fancy but adequate. I have found a place that I love. I have made great friends that I suspect that I will have for the rest of my life.